Equal civil marriage should, and likely will, pass because of the public's growing unwillingness to sustain inequality. — Tom Suozzi Copy Share Image
Simply put, if The Lord made homosexuals as well as heterosexuals, why should I discriminate against their civil marriage? I shouldn't, and… — Bill Nelson Copy Share Image
Civil marriage is a very serious problem. I think that even the religious understands that we must look for some kind of… — Avigdor Lieberman Copy Share Image
I rise today in support of Bill C-38, the Civil Marriage Act. I rise in support of a Canada in which liberties… — Paul Martin Copy Share Image
Civil marriage, like all civil rights provided by the government, must be provided equally to all Americans. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Many civil marriages are not considered 'holy matrimony' by religious institutions because they do not conform to the rules of the religious… — Tom Suozzi Copy Share Image
In Israel, there is no civil marriage. All elements of religious life - from the kosher certification of food to conversion to… — Bari Weiss Copy Share Image
Our prayers at this time are prompted by the fact that the Governor of Illinois today is signing into Illinois law the… — Thomas J. Paprocki Copy Share Image
Because it fulfills yearnings for security, safe haven, and connection that express our common humanity, civil marriage is an esteemed institution, and… — Margaret H. Marshall Copy Share Image
I have fought too hard and for too long against discrimination based on race and color not to stand up against discrimination… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
What you saw was the people of New York having a debate, talking through these issues. It was contentious; it was emotional;… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In every community in Illinois, same-sex couples have chosen to join together and, in many instances, to raise families of their own.… — Lisa Madigan Copy Share Image
Same-sex couples should have the right to civil marriage. Our time on this earth is limited, I know that better than most.… — Mark Kirk Copy Share Image
We recognize that same-sex marriage makes some people deeply uncomfortable. However, inertia and apprehension are not legitimate bases for denying same-sex couples… — Henry Franklin Floyd Copy Share Image
“We can move to legalize same-gender civil marriage without harming any religious institution or dictating any change to the beliefs and practices… — Gene Robinson Copy Share Image
